Flu Shots Available at MedRite Urgent Care Near Gramercy Park

At MedRite Urgent Care near Gramercy Park, we make flu shots easily accessible to busy New Yorkers. We offer walk-in convenience and extended office hours, so there’s no need to wait for an appointment with your primary care physician, or stand in a long line at a retail health clinic, just to get your annual flu vaccine.

After talking with our patients from the Gramercy Park area, we’ve learned that some people think flu shots are unnecessary. This is mainly because they view the flu as a minor inconvenience, similar to the common cold. But, influenza is actually a much more severe illness. While a cold usually affects only the nose and throat (the upper respiratory tract), the flu can cause fever, fatigue, and body aches. The flu virus is also highly contagious and, if left untreated, can potentially lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia.

While anyone can get the flu, some people have a heightened risk of contracting the virus. For instance, flu shots are especially important for:

Children (age six months and older)

Pregnant women

Seniors

People who work in schools, hospitals, day care centers, and nursing homes

Those who have been diagnosed with certain chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and asthma, or a weakened immune system

Additionally, a flu shot is not a “one and done” deal. Annual flu shots are important because the formulation usually changes from year to year. Based on extensive research, scientists attempt to predict which virus strains will hit hardest during the upcoming flu season. Of course, flu shots are not infallible, but they are still the best way to protect yourself against this nasty respiratory virus. And, in the event that you do contract the flu sometime after receiving a flu shot, you’ll likely experience less severe symptoms, and recover more quickly, than if you had gone unprotected.

There’s no need to wait until flu season is in full swing before you get your annual flu shot. In fact, you’ll be better protected if you receive your vaccine early, because your immune system will have enough time to produce the necessary antibodies. If it’s convenient, you can stop by MedRite Urgent Care near Gramercy Park today – no appointments are required. Better yet, bring your whole family, and get your flu shots together.